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Administering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals at extremes of bodyweight

27 January 2021Information on vaccine administration and priority schedule for individuals at extremes of bodyweight. Applies to all vaccines.

Preparing and administering the COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech

27 January 2021Preparing vaccine using our SOPs, plus additional advice on diluent use, batch numbers and post-vaccination observation

Using gravity infusions and bolus injections in adults

5 January 2021During certain periods, it may be more necessary than normal to give some medicines by gravity infusion or bolus injection in adults; we list suitable medicines

Dealing with spillages and breakages of the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca at PCN designated sites

31 December 2020Dealing with spillages and breakages of the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca at PCN designated sites

Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs

15 December 2020This page clarifies why a PGD is illegal for unlicensed medicines - note exceptions under Regulation 174 below

Dealing with spillages and breakages of COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech at PCN Designated Sites

11 December 2020Standard Operating Procedure for PCN designated sites for dealing with spillages or breakages of the COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech

Products in use intrathecally – Version 3 (January 2019)

6 November 2020The table is a compilation of products in-use intrathecally within the NHS. This was originally compiled in December 2014 and was updated in January 2019…

MUS Webinar – MUS Webinar – Improving patient safety in dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) through medicines optimisation

18 November 2020This webinar provided a brief introduction to dysphagia in the context of how different types of thickeners can be used to ensure safe medicines administration.…

How should intravenous (IV) potassium chloride be administered in adults?

20 September 2020Potassium administration via the intravenous route should only be used when the oral or enteral route is not available or will not achieve the required…

Supply and/or administration of abortifacients under Patient Group Directions

14 September 2020This Q&A advises on the legal position on the supply/administration of abortifacients under PGDs.